Trichloroethane

Trichloroethane

AKA “1, 1-TRICHLOROETHANE, Methylchloroform, 71-55-6, Chlorothene, Cleanite, Inhibisol, Chlorothene NU, Chlorothene VG, Aerothene TT, alpha-T”

Ingredient

Ingredient Facts

Trichloroethane

AKA: 1, 1-TRICHLOROETHANE, Methylchloroform, 71-55-6, Chlorothene, Cleanite, Inhibisol, Chlorothene NU, Chlorothene VG, Aerothene TT, Alpha-T

Ingredient · Solvent · EWG: 4

Synthetic

Solvent

Not Clean

1,1,1-Trichloroethane; Methyl chloroform

Solubility less than 1 mg/mL at 68 °F (NTP, 1992)

Formula

C2H3Cl3

Mol. Weight

133.40

CAS #

71-55-6

Form

Liquid

State

1,1,1-trichloroethane appears as a colorless liquid with a sweet, pleasant odor. May irritate skin, eyes and mucous membranes. In high concentrations the vapors may have a narcotic effect. Nonflammabl

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Functions

Solvent

Dissolves other ingredients so they distribute evenly in the formula. Often the invisible "base" everything else is mixed into.

Dissolves Ingredients

Fights Bacteria

Locks In Moisture

Dissolves other ingredients

Traditional Use

A synthetic solvent developed in the early 20th century. Used in cosmetics and personal care products from the 1950s-1970s as a propellant and solvent before being phased out due to ozone layer concerns.